3.Write in your green book - 1 page . There are ideas here:
Look at a couple of magazines and cut out any images that catch your attention. Use each one as a prompt.
Look through your photographs and choose a few to write about.
What scares you?
Do you have a Plan? Do you need a Plan? Have you had a plan fall to pieces?
Are you a worrier? Is there a particular worry that you can’t shake? How do you cope with worry?Who made you feel good this week?
What was the biggest mistake you made this week?
What did you do this week that moved you closer to reaching your goals?
Is there anything you did this week that you wish you’d done differently?
What did you most enjoy doing this week?
How did you procrastinate on important tasks this week?
What did you learn this week?
What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this week?
Dear Past Me . . .Dear Future Me .
Due Thursday, July 21 : NO GREEN JOURNAL DUE THURSDAY
Practice your Ohlone Advising questions for Thursday. You will be expected to ask at least 1 question.
Watch 3 English Central Videos which include “Selfie Sticks” (click on the link below or browse videos and put in the words "selfie stick". Complete the vocabulary for one of these videos. Practice speaking with one of them.
Step 2: Search online for more vocabulary tips. Search this in your browser: learning vocabulary ESL tips
Click on a few of those websites to see some of the ideas they have. Maybe there is something interesting there.
Step 3: Have you learned a new vocabulary learning tip? Type it onto the class document (the document you opened in Step 1) . Try to add at least one vocabulary learning tip if you can.
2.Write 1-2 pages in yourgreen journal 3. Continue to work on the Advising Question Worksheet - this is not due until Thursday. 4. Quizlet: Here are your new vocabulary words: acknowledge cheat credit steal illegal paraphrase intentional unintentional violation plagiarism
Go to Quizletand make a study set for these words. You must include ALL of these elements: 1. the word 2. the part of speech (noun, verb , adjective etc.) 3. a very simple definition 4. a sentence using the word correctly.
You may use the dictionary for help. Go here to find good links to dictionaries Vocabulary
This is an example of mine - you don't have to add a picture. .. notice that I wrote a sentence with the word under the definition of the word:
Homework for July 14
HW 1. Study Habits Worksheet: Complete for Thursday 2. Write in your Green Book. Describe your study habits.or write about whatever you want.
3. Go into your English Central Account. Watch 3 or more videos on whatever topic you want. Choose your favorite and send the name of it to me a marthavkehl@gmail.com . I will look to see what you decided to do! I can see EVERYTHING! This is a VERY VERY nice service. Take full advantage of it. You will have 30 days from the day we sign you up.
4. If you have time, begin to work on the Advising Handout. You must just make sure you know what these questions mean -- by NEXT TUESDAY.
Speaking: Make a Voicethread: Talk about this TED talk in 1-2 minutes. First tell your name, the name of the TED Talk and the name of the speaker. Then tell me about what the main points of the talk were about. __https://voicethread.com/share/8005095/__
1. HW: Study for Vocabulary Test - Spelling, Part of Speech, You will need to be able to use the words in sentences.
2. Write in your Green Book Journal 1/2 page
Keep working on Homework for July 5th if you not complete it.
Homework for Tuesday, July 5th
Assignment #1 http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/man-tries-to-kill-trump-level-3/ Try to understand the article at this level. If it is WAY too hard, then try to complete it on level 2. Do only one of the activities in each of the sections below. *NOTE: the activity for the Speaking section is different than the activity listed on the web page. Everyone MUST complete the voice thread as described here.
Reading
Read today's articles and translate all words which you don't understand. You don't need to write them in your notebook unless you want to.
Read the articles from the day before and see if you remember all new words.
Listening
Listen to today's news.
Stop the video after every sentence and repeat the sentence.
Repeat point 2 for the news which you listened to the day before.
Writing
Answer the question under today's news and write them into the comments.
Chat in the Chat roomONLY IF YOU ARE COMFORTSBLE STALING WOTH STRANGERS
Assignment #2 Write in your Green Book Journal -- Write at least half a page twice between Thursday and Tuesday- This should be your own original writing, in your own words. Please don’t copy it from anywhere else. (If you need an idea for a topic, you could write about how you celebrated the 4th of July holiday, or about a holiday from your home country! But you can write about anything, these are just ideas.)
Assignment #3 Complete the "Plan for Success" worksheet.
Assignment #4 If you didn't finish your scavenger hunt in class, please finish it and bring it back with you on Tuesday.
Homework for Thursday, June 30
Assignmnent #1 . Write in your Green Book - ½ page or more anything about you or something about your goals. If you can't think of what to write, look at the lists on the "Green Book Journal Topics" page on this wiki
Assignment #2 Complete the Maria Worksheet :
Assignment # 3 Complete Vocabulary Sheet for Goals Vocabulary - Make sure you have the part of speech for each word, a BRIEF definition that is meaningful to you, and a sentence for each of the words.
If you want to look at the presentation on Goals that we did in class, go to the "Day to Day Web Links" page on this wiki and click on it.
Due Tuesday, June 28
Assignmnent #1 . Write Martha an e-mail. Follow these instructions as EXACTLY as you can. You will be graded on how well you followed the instructions: Step 1: In the subject line: Write your Class # and Name. Also write the word "Introduction" (Example: Subject: #55 Martha Kehl Introduction) ( DO THIS! It is worth 10 points) Step 2: Start you letter this way: "Dear Martha, I would like to tell you something important about me." Write me a lettertelling me at least three important things about you. (15 points) Step 3:Send it to my e-mail address for this class before class begins on Tuesday:mvkehl@gmail.com
Assignment #2 Write at least two entries in your greenbook about anything you want. It is best if you write about anything that interests you. If you can’t think of anything, then go to the wiki and click on “Green Book Journal Topics” . There are hundreds of interesting topics for you to write about.
Click on the first video. Copy and paste the quiz into a new Google Doc.
Make sure to put your name and# /my name/the course name/the date.
Print it and turn it in on Tuesday. (If you turn it in on Thursday, you will lose 20%.)
Watch the video and take the quiz.
See the example below for what you will turn in: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Student Name # Prof. Kehl ESL/BC 6/28/2016
1. Randall talks about the use of cell phones _. A. on the bus B. in the classroom C. at a restaurant
2. The problem with using phones around others is that they can . A. affect good communication B. cause health problems C. create a lot of noise
3. According to Randall, one way to deal with issue is to . A. text instead of call B. buy a quieter phone C. put your phone away
LOOKING AHEAD :Due Thursday, June 30 -- If you have time: You can do some work on your Vocabulary Sheet . The words are found on the Day to Day Links (This is a page on the wiki) They are the words about goals that we talked about in class. This is not due until Thursday, but you might have more time to work on it over the weekend… You will need to make sure to write a sentence for each word. If you are not sure how to use it in a sentence, then look it up in a dictionary and see how it is used there. On the Vocabulary page of the wiki I have listed some good online dictionaries. Try not to copy the sentences word for word, but you can write very similar sentences about you and your life.
10:45 -Bridge Class Overview - Go over this briefly Copy 18 11:00-11:30 - Timeline Group Work; Activity: Comparing Timelines (Writing/Listening/Speaking) Model My Timeline & Post Activity Instructions T Chart
Step 1: Each student tells the group about their timeline (1-2 min) Your group can ask you any questions they want about it. Step 2: In your group: Compare your Timelines : What is similar and what is different? Person 1: Take notes : What is the same/ different? Person 2: Keep track of the time . Person 3: You will report to the class about your group. Step 3: The reporter will tell the rest of the class about your group.
Student Notetaking: T Chart Verb Tense- Simple Past Time Phrases: First, Next, Then, Later, After that etc.….” (Writing/Speaking) *Groups of 3 (I assign) : Timekeeper, Reporter, Notetaker
Writing Activity: One person writes group notes.(To turn in) What is the same, what is different?
11:30- 11:45 Speaking activity__: One person will report back to the whole class for each group if time (If no time, continue this on Thursday with the reporting)
11:45- 12:00 Talk about HW Pass out : Course Details + Day 1 - Assignment + Green BooksHandout Green Books Collect the Nameplates to reuse
HW:
Green Journal: Write a paragraph about your first day of class. You will turn this into me tomorrow.
Read all the way through the Wiki. Make sure you understand it. There will be a quiz on it tomorrow.
Assignment due Tuesday, June 21
1. Go to the Class Wiki: Look at what is on each page- __http://eslbridge2016.wikispaces.com/home__ On Tuesday, you will take a very easy quiz about the wiki, so make sure to try to look at every page. 2. Write in your Green Journal: Date the page the date it is due 6/21. Write at least ½ page (make sure to leave a blank space between your lines of writing) Write about your first day in the SACC Bridge Course. What was it like for you? This is due Tuesday. I will not grade Journals late. If you don’t do it, you will get 0 points. Nobody but you may write in your green book.
Rules for Homework:
1. Assignments (Homework) are due at class time ON the due date.
2. Assignments which are 1 class day late will receive 80% credit.
3. I will not grade homework that is completed later than 1 class day.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homework for Thursday, July 28
BRING A LITTLE FOOD to SHARE on THURSDAY -- ( We will have a little party together. )
HOMEWORK:
1.Sign up for an Ohlone ID number if you do not have it yet.
2.Read the article Outdoor Education
http://drive.google.com/open?id=19cF6zqnvX4kcYy1AhBes9ziXsXiPMkIA0y-DR5IOdqo3.Write in your green book - 1 page . There are ideas here:
Look at a couple of magazines and cut out any images that catch your attention. Use each one as a prompt.
Look through your photographs and choose a few to write about.
What scares you?
Do you have a Plan? Do you need a Plan? Have you had a plan fall to pieces?
Are you a worrier? Is there a particular worry that you can’t shake? How do you cope with worry?Who made you feel good this week?
What was the biggest mistake you made this week?
What did you do this week that moved you closer to reaching your goals?
Is there anything you did this week that you wish you’d done differently?
What did you most enjoy doing this week?
How did you procrastinate on important tasks this week?What did you learn this week?
What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this week?
Dear Past Me . . .Dear Future Me .
Due Thursday, July 21 : NO GREEN JOURNAL DUE THURSDAY
- Practice your Ohlone Advising questions for Thursday. You will be expected to ask at least 1 question.
- Watch 3 English Central Videos which include “Selfie Sticks” (click on the link below or browse videos and put in the words "selfie stick". Complete the vocabulary for one of these videos. Practice speaking with one of them.
http://www.englishcentral.com/search?search=selfie+stick+Homework for July 19
1. Learning Vocabulary Assignment:
Step 1: Click on this document:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WIjct6COAhgvU_bMe4xhxbIr6KsMbR-Jr1rsojfSbhA/edit?usp=sharing
Step 2: Search online for more vocabulary tips. Search this in your browser: learning vocabulary ESL tips
Click on a few of those websites to see some of the ideas they have. Maybe there is something interesting there.
Step 3: Have you learned a new vocabulary learning tip? Type it onto the class document (the document you opened in Step 1) . Try to add at least one vocabulary learning tip if you can.
2. Write 1-2 pages in yourgreen journal
3. Continue to work on the Advising Question Worksheet - this is not due until Thursday.
4. Quizlet: Here are your new vocabulary words:
acknowledge
cheat
credit
steal
illegal
paraphrase
intentional
unintentional
violation
plagiarism
Go to Quizlet and make a study set for these words. You must include ALL of these elements:
1. the word
2. the part of speech (noun, verb , adjective etc.)
3. a very simple definition
4. a sentence using the word correctly.
You may use the dictionary for help. Go here to find good links to dictionaries Vocabulary
This is an example of mine - you don't have to add a picture. .. notice that I wrote a sentence with the word under the definition of the word:
Homework for July 14
HW 1. Study Habits Worksheet: Complete for Thursday
2. Write in your Green Book. Describe your study habits.or write about whatever you want.
3. Go into your English Central Account. Watch 3 or more videos on whatever topic you want. Choose your favorite and send the name of it to me a marthavkehl@gmail.com . I will look to see what you decided to do! I can see EVERYTHING! This is a VERY VERY nice service. Take full advantage of it. You will have 30 days from the day we sign you up.
4. If you have time, begin to work on the Advising Handout. You must just make sure you know what these questions mean -- by NEXT TUESDAY.
Homework for July 12
Writing: Write two entries in your Green Book Journal
Listening: Watch the following video:
__https://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education__
You should take a few notes for yourself while you are watching it.
Speaking: Make a Voicethread: Talk about this TED talk in 1-2 minutes.
First tell your name,
the name of the TED Talk and the name of the speaker.
Then tell me about what the main points of the talk were about.
__https://voicethread.com/share/8005095/__
Reading: OPTIONAL but a very good idea : If you want to read the script for this TED talk click here; https://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education/transcript?language=en
Homework for Thursday,July 7th
1. HW: Study for Vocabulary Test - Spelling, Part of Speech, You will need to be able to use the words in sentences.
2. Write in your Green Book Journal 1/2 page
Keep working on Homework for July 5th if you not complete it.Homework for Tuesday, July 5th
Assignment #1
http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/man-tries-to-kill-trump-level-3/
Try to understand the article at this level. If it is WAY too hard, then try to complete it on level 2. Do only one of the activities in each of the sections below. *NOTE: the activity for the Speaking section is different than the activity listed on the web page. Everyone MUST complete the voice thread as described here.
Assignment #2
Write in your Green Book Journal -- Write at least half a page twice between Thursday and Tuesday- This should be your own original writing, in your own words. Please don’t copy it from anywhere else.
(If you need an idea for a topic, you could write about how you celebrated the 4th of July holiday, or about a holiday from your home country! But you can write about anything, these are just ideas.)
Assignment #3
Complete the "Plan for Success" worksheet.
Assignment #4
If you didn't finish your scavenger hunt in class, please finish it and bring it back with you on Tuesday.
Homework for Thursday, June 30
Assignmnent #1 .
Write in your Green Book - ½ page or more anything about you or something about your goals. If you can't think of what to write, look at the lists on the "Green Book Journal Topics" page on this wiki
Assignment #2
Complete the Maria Worksheet :
Assignment # 3
Complete Vocabulary Sheet for Goals Vocabulary - Make sure you have the part of speech for each word, a BRIEF definition that is meaningful to you, and a sentence for each of the words.
If you want to look at the presentation on Goals that we did in class, go to the "Day to Day Web Links" page on this wiki and click on it.
Due Tuesday, June 28
Assignmnent #1 . Write Martha an e-mail.
Follow these instructions as EXACTLY as you can. You will be graded on how well you followed the instructions:
Step 1: In the subject line: Write your Class # and Name. Also write the word "Introduction"
(Example: Subject: #55 Martha Kehl Introduction) ( DO THIS! It is worth 10 points)
Step 2: Start you letter this way: "Dear Martha, I would like to tell you something important about me." Write me a lettertelling me at least three important things about you. (15 points)
Step 3:Send it to my e-mail address for this class before class begins on Tuesday:mvkehl@gmail.com
Assignment #2
Write at least two entries in your greenbook about anything you want. It is best if you write about anything that interests you. If you can’t think of anything, then go to the wiki and click on “Green Book Journal Topics” . There are hundreds of interesting topics for you to write about.
Assignment # 3
See the example below for what you will turn in:
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Student Name #
Prof. Kehl
ESL/BC
6/28/2016
1. Randall talks about the use of cell phones _.
A. on the bus
B. in the classroom
C. at a restaurant
2. The problem with using phones around others is that they can .
A. affect good communication
B. cause health problems
C. create a lot of noise
3. According to Randall, one way to deal with issue is to .
A. text instead of call
B. buy a quieter phone
C. put your phone away
LOOKING AHEAD :Due Thursday, June 30 -- If you have time: You can do some work on your Vocabulary Sheet . The words are found on the Day to Day Links (This is a page on the wiki) They are the words about goals that we talked about in class. This is not due until Thursday, but you might have more time to work on it over the weekend… You will need to make sure to write a sentence for each word. If you are not sure how to use it in a sentence, then look it up in a dictionary and see how it is used there. On the Vocabulary page of the wiki I have listed some good online dictionaries. Try not to copy the sentences word for word, but you can write very similar sentences about you and your life.
Monday, June 20
Activity
9:30 As they arrive ….Nameplates Markers/Nameplate Paper (18)
9:40- 10:00 Go over Class Wiki http://eslbridge2016.wikispaces.com/home
10:00- 10:30 Time-Line ESL ( Technology)
__http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/timeline_2/__ Wiki- D to D
10:15-10:30 BREAK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10:45 -Bridge Class Overview - Go over this briefly Copy 18
11:00-11:30 - Timeline Group Work;
Activity: Comparing Timelines (Writing/Listening/Speaking)
Model My Timeline & Post Activity Instructions
T Chart
Step 1: Each student tells the group about their timeline (1-2 min) Your group can ask you any questions they want about it.
Step 2: In your group: Compare your Timelines : What is similar and what is different?
Person 1: Take notes : What is the same/ different?
Person 2: Keep track of the time .
Person 3: You will report to the class about your group.
Step 3: The reporter will tell the rest of the class about your group.
Student Notetaking:
T Chart
Verb Tense- Simple Past
Time Phrases: First, Next, Then, Later, After that etc.….” (Writing/Speaking)
*Groups of 3 (I assign) : Timekeeper, Reporter, Notetaker
Writing Activity: One person writes group notes.(To turn in) What is the same, what is different?
- 11:30- 11:45 Speaking activity__: One person will report back to the whole class for each group if time (If no time, continue this on Thursday with the reporting)
11:45- 12:00 Talk about HWPass out : Course Details + Day 1 - Assignment + Green BooksHandout
Green Books
Collect the Nameplates to reuse
HW:
- Green Journal: Write a paragraph about your first day of class. You will turn this into me tomorrow.
Read all the way through the Wiki. Make sure you understand it. There will be a quiz on it tomorrow.Assignment due Tuesday, June 21
1. Go to the Class Wiki: Look at what is on each page-
__http://eslbridge2016.wikispaces.com/home__
On Tuesday, you will take a very easy quiz about the wiki, so make sure to try to look at every page.
2. Write in your Green Journal: Date the page the date it is due 6/21.
Write at least ½ page (make sure to leave a blank space between your lines of writing)
Write about your first day in the SACC Bridge Course. What was it like for you?
This is due Tuesday. I will not grade Journals late. If you don’t do it, you will get 0 points.
Nobody but you may write in your green book.